Jharkhand Has Filed Contempt Against Union For Not Appointing HC Chief Justice : CJI Tells Attorney General

"There is also a contempt petition filed by the State of Jharkhand...just pointed out to me last night when I was leaving for home...that the State of Jharkhand. has filed a contempt against the Union of India...this was brought to my attention yesterday.."CJI said. Read More>>

MBBS : Supreme Court Allows Candidate With Speech & Language Disability To Pursue Medical Education

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar and KV Viswanathan was hearing a challenge against the order of the Bombay High Court which denied interim relief against the cancellation of the admission to the MBBS Course. Read More>>

S.195 CrPC Bar Not Applicable When Forgery Was Committed On Document Before It Was Given As Evidence In Court : Supreme Court

As per Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a Court can take cognizance of an offence of forgery in relation to a document submitted in evidence in a Court proceeding only on a written complaint of an officer authorized by that Court (where the forged document was produced). Read More>>

Defamatory Posts On Social Media Amount To "Cyber Defamation" U/S 499 IPC, Law Making It 'Cognizable' Offence Will Be Effective: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has held that defamation through statements or posts on Facebook and other social media platforms comes under cyber defamation, thus justifying invocation of Section 499 of the IPC, which deals with defamation. Read More>>

Delhi Is Of Migrants, Benefit Of Reservation To Any Category Can't Be Denied: High Court

“It is also not in dispute, NCT of Delhi being Union Territory for all purposes, except for running administration, is of migrants, therefore, benefit of reservation to any category cannot be denied,” a division bench comprising Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Girish Kathpalia said. Read More>>